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Risotto with Prawns and Tomato
Stephen made this on Tuesday night to use up some leftover prawns from lunchtime. It was good but we decided that next time we made it we would add some lemon juice and parsley to freshen it up. Stephen thought it was a bit too hot (I think?) but I liked the heat.
Read More..>>Sausages and Mashed Potatoes… and Lentils and Cabbage
Lincolnshire sausages with lots of sage. Mashed potatoes that turned out pleasingly well as it was made from emergency-bought potatoes. Onion gravy made with onions that caught ever so slightly and went just the right colour of brown to match their rich flavour. And the pièce de résistance: Puy lentils cooked with onions, lardons, garlic […]
Read More..>>Pasta with Bacon and Spinach
Today I had two missions: 1) eat pasta 2) eat spinach. With a clever tactical manoevre, I achieved them both in one easy meal. Farfalle with bacon (lardons really), onion, garlic, pine nuts and spinach.
Read More..>>Guinea Fowl, Duck and Wood Pigeon Casserole…
…served with crème frâiche cabbage and crushed new potatoes. The casserole also contained shallots, celery, thyme, cider and crème frâiche. It was good, but the wood pigeon was a little dry. Perhaps we should cut the poor little thing into larger pieces next time.
Read More..>>Saturday Kitchen
Lunch: mozarella and tomatoes, salad, ham, bread and cheese
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